Protect Your Hearing This Bonfire Night: Earplugs, Noise Meters & More
As the dark skies light up with fireworks, and the crackle of the bonfire fills the air, it’s a good time to pause and think about your hearing health.
Loud bangs and long exposure to high sound levels can cause lasting damage. If you already live with hearing loss, it’s even more important to protect the hearing you have. Once hearing is damaged, it can’t be restored, so prevention is key.
In this post, we're sharing some simple ways to protect your hearing both on Bonfire Night, and beyond! We'll also be sharing some of our most popular hearing protection products to help you stay safe while enjoying every moment.
Why Hearing Protection Matters
Fireworks, concerts, and even busy classrooms can reach sound levels that are harmful to your ears. Prolonged exposure or even short bursts of very loud sounds (like fireworks, live music, or power tools) can cause permanent damage to your hearing.
If you leave a loud event and your ears are ringing, that's a sign that they've been exposed to too much noise. That ringing (known at tinnitus) can be temporary, but for some it can become permanent. Protecting your hearing now can make all the difference later in life.
Earplugs for Everyday Use
We offer a wide range of earplugs and hearing protection products to suit different needs and situations. Whether you're working in a noisy environment, sleeping in a noisy area, or attending a fireworks display, earplugs are a simple and affordable way to reduce sound exposure.
Our selection includes:
- Foam earplugs for sleeping and general use
- Reusable silicone earplugs for a range of scenarios including work and travel
Browse our full range of earplugs >
Musician’s Earplugs: Enjoy the Music, Protect Your Ears
If you're a musician, DJ, or love to spend your weekends at gigs, clubs or festivals, musician's earplugs are a must.
Unlike standard earplugs, they reduce the overall sound level without distorting the music, so you can still enjoy every beat and every note clearly.
Leaving a concert or clucb with your ears ringing is more than annoying, it's a sign of tinnitus, a symptom of hearing damage. There's currently no cure for tinnitus, so the best protection is prevention.
Sound Level Meters: Measure & Manage Noise
We believe in testing our products thoroughly before we recommend them, and our sound level meters are no exception.
After evaluating a wide range from different manufacturers, we’ve chosen models that deliver accuracy and reliability for every need - from simple, non-clinical meters for everyday use, to professional-grade units with data logging features.
Sound level meters are invaluable for:
- Monitoring workspace or other environmental noise levels
- Checking sound exposure at concerts, or other loud events
- Supporting hearing protection & noise awareness programmes
- Testing audiometer booth acoustic suitability
- Machinery and equipment verification
And the list doesn’t stop there - these meters are a key tool wherever sound levels matter.
Monitoring noise level isn’t just about comfort, it’s often about compliance with various regulations, such as the Control of Noise at Work Regulation.
BabbleGuard: Protecting Hearing in the Classroom
One of our most popular products for schools is the BabbleGuard noise level indicator.
Designed for use in classrooms, BabbleGuard monitors the noise levels and gives a clear visual cue when it gets too loud - helping both teachers and students maintain a comfortable sound environment.
This clever classroom noise indicator promotes better concentration and learning through a calmer environment - all while reducing listening fatigue and protecting everyone's hearing.
Learn more about BabbleGuard >
Stay Safe & Sound This Bonfire Night
As you wrap up warm for this year's firework display, remember to think about your ears too. Simple steps like wearing earplugs or keeping a safe distance from the loudest displays can make a lasting difference to your hearing health.